Link to the item being reviewed: Green Laser Pointer 1 Watt | S3 Krypton | Spyder III | Wicked Lasers

Well this thing is certainly a beast. It is the most high powered handheld green laser I have ever owned. I love the Spyder series from Wickedlasers. I wish They still offered all 3 of them. They definitely kept the best of the 3 though. I am very impressed with the power of this laser. Decided to write a review of my precious (voice of Gullum). On with the review.....



Order date: 12/18/11

Date received: 1/05/12

First impression: This is not my first Spyder or Krypton so I had a very good idea what to expect. My first impression of this laser though was "wow the low mode is REALLY low, I sure hope the high mode jumps in power significantly"

Power output: 750-850mW (power fluctuates between this range)
Mode: TEM00 (no mode hopping witnessed as of yet)
Output mode: CW low mode (30mW), Pulsed low mode, SOS low mode, Beacon low mode, CW high mode (800mW), Pulsed high mode, SOS high mode, Beacon high mode, Standby
Beam diameter: ~4mm (measured just a smidge under 4mm. Nearly twice spec)
Wavelength: 532nm
Divergence: 1.69mRad (measured)
IR Filter: Yes
Power input: 1 X 18650 battery
Safety features: Pin Key lock on tailcap, Smart switch code to turn on, red led indicator light (doubles as battery indicator), warning label, comes with 20% output cap.
Extras: Came with a nice little quality belt holster, battery, charger, safety glasses, different lens caps (this was during the Christmas sale that they offered all the extras for free)
Price: $899.95
Warranty: 1 Year

Burning power: Well it will light dark matches, pop balloons, melt black plastic like CD cases and do those typical tricks. Because the large beam diameter it is best to do burning tricks with the included "burning cap"

Overall: The laser is Beautiful and powerful. Even though it is listed as a "MAX OUTPUT 1W" I read the specs and knew not to expect that much. Plus I know what the word MAX means. It is much above the minimum guaranteed output so I am very happy! I bet if I give it a few more runs on the LaserBee I will find a reading of 900mW. I have only tested it a handful of time with a max reading of 850mW. Overall I am VERY pleased with my purchase!

On with the pics....

The other laser in the pics is the original Spyder III and the E3














Low mode

High mode

Isn't it called the Krypton? I think you mixed up with the host.

LOL thanks. Fixin this now.

I think you may be right

@ yobresal

Very nice review! Nice photography and Thanks for sharing the Power Graphs, not that it matters all that much, but which laserbee did you power test it with?

I just tried to +1 rep you again for this nice review, but the system won't let me yet cause I already gave you a +1 for the review of your WL E3. I'll keep that in the back of mind and do it when the system allows.

Nice job!

Luke, did you pay full price for this laser, or was it given as a review unit?

TEM00 is hard to believe for a laser pointer at this power. All the others reviewed mode hop.

Nice review

Just ordered my Krypton 500mW /me runsss

• I just like the host so much

Cheers
sm.

Be sure to let us know how you like it when it arrives..........Good luck.

Yeah will do...

ohhh wow it allready shipped

Sometimes they just print the label so you'll have the tracking number but it won't actually ship for a few days

I dunno, seems legit sinds this postal service was accurate for other lasers i bought.
Will let you know

Cheers sm.

For anyone who was wondering I had no prior contact by WL before I purchased and paid full price for my Krypton back in December. There are some members of the forum who I choose not to communicate with or respond to.

Since when? I never threw any negativity at you. In fact I gave you advice on an issue you were having a few months ago. So why not respond? I never knew there was any problem. What changed?

It would have saved a lot of drama here, and on the other thread if you just replied to my comment. You made yourself look bad. It doesnt make sense.

If anyone was wondering why I chose not to communicate with a particular member here it is not because of anything personal or any past negativity I have received, it is because I have seen in the past what happens with other members who have a difference of opinion with that member and I have seen the threads which have unraveled when an open dialogue was foolishly entered into with said member. Perhaps it is cowardice, maybe it is self preservation most of all it's that I prefer to spend my time planning and building lasers versus getting in to it with members here. I have a busy couple weeks ahead with many planned builds. We will see how they go.

Where I come from we dont talk BS. When someone has an opinion they are made to prove that opinion. This is the only intellectual way to find if the opinion has merit or not. Some call it arguing, I call it debating. If you dont agree with my opinion you are completely welcome to debate it, and prove me wrong. I've apologized quite a few times here in the past.

This being said, when a member that people count on to be honest, does a review on a $1000 laser, its their responsibility to be clear, and as accurate as possible. This includes giving answers to all reasonable questions. If these answers are clearly given, then there is no room for debate. When questions are ignored, then the drama starts. Its really that simple. We are not talking about a $80 laser here. Its a $1000 laser from a company with a questionable past. Its not out of line one bit to request additional information. Thats the whole reason this forum was created.

Yes I am usually willing to answer any questions people have about my reviews. I also think that is the right thing to do. We both have very different opinions about WL products and as such I feel that any open dialogue started between the two of us will inevitably end up in a debate that spins out of control. I've been around long enough to see how you debate. The only reason I have since responded is because of this post in which you defame me. Post you make like these are the reason I ignore you. I would hope for some respect for the countless dollars I have spent being the Guinea pig on new lasers. I would hope for some respect for the hours I have put in helping members with their technical questions and their builds. Your disrespect has no boundaries. This is not a secret to anyone. While I am willing to answer reasonable questions I am not willing to debate with unreasonable people. I have now learned that even when completely ignored you will still go off and do that thing you do except jump right into the good stuff.

Since the other thread is locked....

I just want to say it may not be fair of me to compare your views of looking at WL as being in the 1980's but at the same time let's be fair to what WL accomplished and didn't.

WL did not create the diodes, and they certainly don't create the technology that's powering the lasers they sell.

The modules they are using are from CNI and other manufacturers.

Which means that WL can infact only take credit for creating sub par drivers, and admittedly nice hosts.

I don't think we'll see eye to eye on this company so, let's just agree to disagree.

I don't get why my thread was closed...

I answered all questions and provided a typical experience with Wicked.

It was degenerating into drama... not quite there yet, but would have been soon.

PM one of the mods when you want to update the review and they will unlock it for you.

Btw one of my friends got a delivery from china today, supposed to be the krapton... I'll see if I can get my hands on it to do some basic testing tonight.

I would have never wrote that if you just answered my question. If you leave an opening, people are left to assume.

That older review thread you were referring was only a drama show because I could not keep the information I asked for. I was told "not just because you want to know" and was even called a loser for wanting to know the info. This from a person I seen write literally dozens, and dozens of high detailed tutorials, and explicative posts. Because of these reasons I found the tutorial deceptive, and it was.

This personal was also a huge asset to the forum, but that didnt change the fact the review was completely biased. So you can see how I just dont take peoples word for it anymore. Especially when its a $1000 laser. You can a decent used car for that amount.

Please except my apologies Luke. I wasnt trying to troll you, and my remarks made where because of past let downs, and deceptions. If you just simply said "yes" to my question I would have moved on. You have a very detailed review, even though I disagree with your choice of companies to buy from.

Thanks TJ, I really appreciate your apology. I honestly believe you have the forums best interest in your efforts. Your intentions are honorable. We have gone on a long time without disagreement and I am glad we can carry our separate opinions and maintain civility. I would also like to apologize for the assumption I made about you and the way I believed you would conduct yourself in debate. Apparently I was wrong.

@ Infinitus I am looking forward to your test results. DO you happen to know what model?

^^^No idea, I think it's the 1W, but won't know until I see him tonight.

Believe me I'm VERY curious to LPM it and observe it first hand.

My camera, such as it is, is coming with me for sure

*Facepalm* You make fat cracks in the rep you gave me? How old are you man? Seriously? Thats all you can come up with? I was going to ask C0ld to remove the rep I gave you. But fat remarks? Thats 2nd grade little girl language man. I'd like to see you day that to my face.

Yeah I felt really bad about that immediately after I posted it. I was really upset about the rep and comment you gave me and childishly tried to insult you. I actually contacted daquin earlier and asked him to remove it. Sorry.